as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
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Recent Examples of neighborly
The outpouring of neighborly care is not limited to Minnesota.
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The opposite, actually, of the neighborly values that Hoosiers embody at their best.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cities roil in the wake of poet Renee Good’s murder, some stores are handing out free whistles to abet the ad-hoc neighborly alert network.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the best neighborly relationships are the ones where everyone stays in their respective yards.
—Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The opposite, actually, of the neighborly values that Hoosiers embody at their best.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cities roil in the wake of poet Renee Good’s murder, some stores are handing out free whistles to abet the ad-hoc neighborly alert network.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the best neighborly relationships are the ones where everyone stays in their respective yards.
—Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neighborly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborly
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Kreigh Spring Welcome Porch Sign Create a warm ambience with this welcome sign that props up against your front door.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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January’s stronger-than-expected total was likely buoyed by some one-time factors (notably, weaker holiday hiring that meant fewer post-holiday layoffs, and unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the month that boosted industries like construction).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some flights have left airports in US-friendly Persian Gulf states, including United Arab Emirates cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but the situation remains fluid and travelers are being urged to monitor government alert systems and check with their airlines.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey and the girls were very gracious hosts.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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